Auto-replacement of the T9 with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro often annoys users: it corrects words, slows down typing and spoils the meaning of messages. This is especially noticeable when using a standard MIUI or Gboard keyboard, where auto-correction algorithms work too aggressively. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to disable the T9 – from basic settings to hidden MIUI functions that are not obvious even to advanced users.
Many people mistakenly think that removing auto-replacement requires root rights or resetting your smartphone to factory settings. In fact, 90% of the problems are solved through the settings menu – you just need to know where to look. We’ll also look at the nuances for different firmware versions (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14) and explain why options are hidden on some devices.
If you're tired of the keyboard unwittingly replacing "hello" with "hello" and "thank you" with "thank you" - this is the guide for you. All methods are tested on the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model) and guaranteed to work without data loss.
1. disable the T9 in the standard MIUI keyboard
Xiaomi’s standard keyboard (aka Mi Keyboard) has an auto-replace feature that can be deactivated in a few steps. It’s important to note that depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may vary slightly.
To disable T9:
- Open any field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard - it is located in the upper right corner.
- Select the keyboard settings → Text input.
- Scroll down and find the Auto Replace or Text Correction section.
- Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Auto-replacement (main function of T9) 📝 Automatic comma placement 🔤 Input tips (optional)
If your menu does not have Auto Replace, you are using an outdated version of the keyboard, in which case update MIUI via Settings → About Phone → System Update or install an alternative keyboard (more on this below).
Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone
Make a backup copy of the dictionary (if you need to save user words)
Close all applications that use the keyboard
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2. Setting up Gboard (Google Keyboard)
Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users prefer Gboard over the standard keyboard, where the T9 auto-replacement is more flexible, but the menu is hidden deeper.
Instructions for Gboard:
- Open any text field and call the keyboard.
- Press the badge. ⚙️ (setting) → More. Three dots) → Settings.
- Go to Correction of text.
- Turn it off: 🔄 Auto-replacement 📱 Showing clues 🔤 Automatic space-space arrangement
Main settings
Personalized clues
Important: Gboard has a hidden keyboard learning feature that remembers your mistakes. To reset it, go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data and click Reset learned words.
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3. Reset dictionary and user words
Even after disabling the T9, the keyboard can continue to replace words if they are saved in a custom dictionary.This is especially true for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, where MIUI aggressively caches frequently used phrases.
To completely clear the dictionary:
- For MIUI Keyboard: Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Input → Current Keyboard → Settings. Select User Dictionary → Delete Everything.
Gboard
- Open Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data.
- Click Remove Learned Words and Clear History.
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Alternative keyboards not only solve the problem with the T9, but also often work faster than standard ones, as they do not load the system with unnecessary processes.
6 Problems after T9 shutdown and their solutions
Sometimes, after autoreplacement is deactivated, you have side effects like missing the clues, slowly printing the characters, or the keyboard slowing down. Here's how to deal with them:
Common problems and fixes:
- ❌ Keyboard's laying → Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
- ❌ The gestures don't work. → Reset the keyboard or reset its settings.
- ❌ Emojis are gone. → Turn them on manually in the keyboard settings (Settings) → Input of text → Emoji).
- ❌ No new words are kept. → Check the keyboard permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
⚠️ Note: If after disabling the T9, the keyboard stopped opening at all, you accidentally deactivated it in the system settings. → Language and input → Keyboard management.
7. Video Instructions: How to Remove the T9 on Xiaomi
So for the sake of clarity, we've made a video that shows you step-by-step, all the different ways.
- 🎥 Disabling T9 in the standard keyboard MIUI.
- 🎥 Setting up Gboard to completely disable auto replacement.
- 🎥 Dictionary reset and cache cleaning.
- 🎥 Use of the ADB system-off.